Clemens, Samuel L.

8vo (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 212 x 164 mm). Wood-engraved frontispiece and numerous text illustrations by True Williams and others, 2 leaves of publisher's ads at end; scattered finger-soiling and other staining, especially to pp. 156–63, 8-cent postage stamp featuring Tom Sawyer affixed to lower margin of title-page. Publisher's half maroon morocco, yellow endpapers, gilt edges; extremities rubbed, front hinge repaired, rear hinge splitting. Half brown morocco slipcase, chemise. 

BAL 3369 (citing the publisher's stockbook); Grolier, American 79

8vo (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 212 x 164 mm). Wood-engraved frontispiece and numerous text illustrations by True Williams and others, 2 leaves of publisher's ads at end; scattered finger-soiling and other staining, especially to pp. 156–63, 8-cent postage stamp featuring Tom Sawyer affixed to lower margin of title-page. Publisher's half maroon morocco, yellow endpapers, gilt edges; extremities rubbed, front hinge repaired, rear hinge splitting. Half brown morocco slipcase, chemise.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

First American edition, second printing, issue A; one of two hundred copies published in half morocco.